Experience Around Colombo

1. EXPERIENCE AROUND COLOMBO WHILE STAYING AN ANCETOR MANOR HOUSE Colombo is multi-religious and perfect for those wanting a spiritual awakening and the temples, churches, and mosques will also reflect the country’s architecture and culture. From the many Buddhist temples scattered around the city, the Gangaramaya Temple stand out. It is opulent and eclectic and even houses a museum and is the central point of the annual Nawam Perahera. For the shopaholic in you, Colombo offers you a choice in both traditional and contemporary craft, textile, and precious and semi-precious stones, notably blue sapphires. The foodie you will be excited to sample cuisine from all parts of the country in the capital where many restaurants and cafes offer a range of flavors and taste to match needs of any international traveler. Maniumpathy is the best place to stay in Sri Lanka, with all eight rooms named after the matriarchs of the family who lived here. With all modern comforts the rooms exude luxury and are styled with antique furniture and fittings, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and elegant bedding.

2. Maniumpathy is a stately heritage house ideally located, for business or pleasure, right in the heart of the capital city. The hotel provides tranquility, luxury, and style all within direct reach of what the city has to offer. It was previously a home to five generations of an important family originating from the North of the island. Its most recent owners have renovated it and transformed it into one of the boutique hotels in Colombo, with the intention of immersing its guests in an atmosphere reminiscent of the moods and pursuits of the people who have lived within its walls in those times past. First built 1906, the colonial structure has been renovated over time to give the unique character of the house today. Each room of the hotel is named after a matriarch from a different generation of the family. The house comprises of eight double rooms all named after the matriarchs who lived at the house over the generations, uniquely designed with antique furniture and fittings which exude heritage and luxury. The Master, Annapuranie, a luxurious ground floor room that consists of a private lounge that can double as an extra double bedroom whilst the Family Room Chrysanthie is a split-level room where mezzanine floor doubles as lounge or extra double bed space. Ultra Rooms(Cynthia, Ranee, Vasanthi, Anithra) have access onto a private balcony or garden. Deluxe Rooms (Soundhari , Poornam) are a little smaller but with the same standard furnishing.

3. For a gourmet experience Colombo enjoy our cuisine which is Sri Lankan and International, based on freshest, locally sourced produce to offer guests wholesome, delicious food. Enjoy dining by the pool, on your private balcony or garden courtyard or in the breezy verandah restaurant. We use fresh ingredients and produce which are then converted to wholesome delicious food. Make a memorable visit to Pettah Markets, a Colombo attraction. It is an explosion of taste, sight, and sound. From fresh fish to furniture to lace to stationary, one can basically get anything from here. It is hot and colorful, whizzing with vendors and movement. Watch the sunset at Galle Face Green by the sea amidst children with kites and road side food vendors or head to Independence Square which was built to commemorate the independence from British rule and has recently become popular with the “get fit”. Out of the things to do in Colombo, seeing the city in a Tuk Tuk tour stands out as it takes you around Colombo in the beloved vehicle offering a premium of open air convertible rooftops, sound systems, and cooler boxes (for snacks and drinks). Safety is ensured with trained and friendly drivers and you can choose from 3 different types of but they are flexible to your needs and wants. 129, Kynsey Road, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. +94 (0) 112696988 reservations@maniumpathy.com http://www.thecolombohouse.com